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Sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous issue), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend DIVA FAVSTINA PIA around. Reverse: Aeternitas (personification) veiled, standing left, holding a globe with a phoenix in her right hand, resting her left on a column; legend AETER N... (in SC fields). Iconography: personifications, veils, globes, phoenix, columns. Date: after 176. Place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: brass sestertius; dia. 27.0–27.5 mm; weight 22.20 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_322

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse Aeternitas personification veiled standing left holding globe phoenix right hand resting left column legend AETER N in SC fields Iconography personifications veils globes columns Date 176 Place Roman Empire Rome Coin brass sestertius dia 27.0–27.5 mm weight 22.20 g axis 0° round worn coin uneven edge displaying profile person's head surface textured wear raised contours suggesting facial features shoulder drape coin's colors include dark brown black greenish patina hints coppery orange across background plain white.